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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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were taken for bacteriological examination. Fortunately, none of the batches which
were sampled in this borough contained harmful organisms, although about onethird
of the tins were not sterile, but contained harmless bacteria, possibly indicating
insufficient heat-treatment.
However, in view of the publicity given, all batches of " Galtee " cream were
returned to the marketing agents.
Milk Samples.
The total number of samples taken during 1954 was 181.
Samples submitted for Chemical Analysis :—
| Genuine | Adulterated | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | 82 | — | 82 |
| Informal | 25 | 2 | 27 |
| Total | 109 |
Samples submitted for Bacteriological Examination :—
| Class of Milk | Results | Phosphatase | Methylene blue | Turbidity | Total No. of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasteurised | Satisfactory Unsatisfactory | 69 | *67 | — | 69 |
| Sterilised | Satisfactory Unsatisfactory | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) | Satisfactory Unsatisfactory | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Total | 72 |
* In the case of two additional samples the shade temperature exceeded 65° F.
Milk (Special Designation) (Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk) Regulations, 1949 to
1953, and Milk (Special Designation) (R aw Milk) Regulations, 1949 to 1954.
The number of dairies and milk shops inspected 343
The following licences were granted :—
| Pasteurised | 228 |
| Pasteurised (supplementary) | 14 |
| Tuberculin Tested | 130 |
| Tuberculin Tested (supplementary) | 14 |
| Sterilised | 306 |
| Sterilised (supplementary) | 17 |
| 709 |